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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.42, 6,046.56 and 1,399.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.42, 6,046.56 and 1,399.65 is: 2,098.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.42 : 6,046.56 = 1,399.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.42/6,046.56 = 1,399.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.42x = 6,046.56 × 1,399.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.42x = 8,463,067.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,463,067.70/4,032.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.76

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